Irish Soda Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine dry ingredients in large bowl.
2. 2
   Cut in butter until crumbly.
3. 3
   Beat egg slightly and mix with buttermilk.
4. 4
   Add to dry ingredients and stir until blended.
5. 5
   Turn out onto floured board and knead until smooth (2 or 3 minutes).
6. 6
   Divide in half and form into 2 round loaves.
7. 7
   Cut a cross, 1/2-inch deep, in top of each round loaf.
8. 8
   Bake on greased cookie sheet 40 to 45 minutes.
9. 9
   Cool before removing from cookie sheet.